Broncos' Mid-Round Steal: Justin Joly

0:00On April 25, the Denver Broncos just made a slick move in the NFL draft, trading their 170th and 182nd picks. From the 2026 draft to climb up in the 5th round and grab NC State, Titan Justin Jolie. After whiffing on some elite Titans early, they locked in this versatile dude who's primed a ball out in Sean Payton's scheme. Jolie started at UConn for two years before transferring to NC State, where he turned into a receiving beast. Last year, he hauled in 43 catches for 661 yards and four touchdowns. This season, he led the Wolfpack with 49 receptions, 489 yards, and 7 scores, lining up everywhere from Titan 2, slot, and even the backfield. Fans and analysts are buzzing because this pick fills a gap with Evan Ingram in his final contract year. Jolie's that F move tied in with slot flexibility, giving Bo Nick's another weapon to sling to in a spread offense that loves motion and mismatches.

1:00Draft guru Dane Brugler ranked him the fourth best tied in overall at 87, drawing comps to John Usmith for his after-the-catch juice and blocking chops. It's a smart mid-round steal that could pay dividends long-term. As the Broncos build around Nick's, keep an eye on Jolie carving out SNAS early. This trade-up feels like the start of something explosive on offense.